Everyone in Trussville is familiar with Chalkville Mountain Road and Hwy 11 as the downtown crossroads and once the only traffic light in Trussville. However, leaving Trussville on Chalkville Mountain Road, some are not aware of the name change to Roper Road. This is a story of a dreamer, Murray Roper, and the dream of a private golf course in Trussville, Alabama.
Murray Roper, a dairy farmer in Trussville, said goodbye to the cows and goats and hello to a new obsession…. GOLF, in early 1966.
Murray had only played the game three or four times, when he and his buddies went to play Roebuck Golf Course and were disappointed at the crowds and the wait. Soon after, Murray decided to take his own farmland and build his own golf course. Starting out with only 9 holes in 1967, the course was named Cahaba Valley Golf Course. The course has seen many changes, with an addition of an Olympic size pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, but in 1990 it saw the most dramatic change yet. A new owner, PGA Professional Chris Rigdon, bought the land from Mr. Roper.
Chris has taken this course into the next millennium, best known for his work with children and golf, Chris continues his "Kids golf Clinics" every Saturday at 2:00pm for members and non-members of the now Trussville Country Club. Chris has helped many kids reach their potential in golf. "Chris' Kids" are winners of numerous tournaments in the southeast and even more thankful to Chris for his help with golf scholarships and constant encouragement. TCC is also the home course for the Hewitt Trussville Boys and Girls Teams.
Chris has moved the new pool near the clubhouse and sold lots for a new Country Club Housing Development near and around the course. The dream of Murray Roper to have a private country club in Trussville was reached soon after Chris bought the property. The Trussville Country Club, complete with bent grass greens and plans for a fitness center, already has party rooms and catering available for Wedding Receptions, Birthday Parties and other special occasions. Numerous planned activities are on the calendar each month. Thanks to Mr. Roper for building the golf course by himself with the help of only a bulldozer and giving Trussville something that has become a great family sport. Thanks to Chris for keeping the dream alive.
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